Juelie Perry-Schwartz Accepted to Present at the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference

We are proud to share exciting news from Inspire to Impact Early Childhood Education Training and Consulting.

Juelie Perry-Schwartz, M.S. has been accepted to present at the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. This is a meaningful professional honor and a strong reflection of Juelie’s leadership, voice, and impact in the field of early childhood education.

Her accepted session proposal is titled:

“Play It Forward: Florida AEYC Play Chapter — What Happens When We All Choose Play: Call to Lead, Protect, and Sustain Play”

The session was selected as a 1.5 hour / 1.25 hour presentation for the NAEYC 2026 Annual Conference, taking place December 5–8, 2026, in Washington, D.C.

A Major Honor in Early Childhood Education

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference is one of the most respected events in the early childhood profession. Being chosen to present at this conference is a significant achievement.

According to the acceptance notice, proposals went through a highly competitive, peer-reviewed selection process to identify sessions that would be engaging and relevant to conference attendees. Juelie’s session was selected because it met that high standard and stood out as a valuable contribution to the conversation surrounding play, leadership, and advocacy in early childhood education.

Why This Presentation Topic Matters

Play is not a luxury in early childhood. Play is essential.

Juelie’s accepted session focuses on an issue that matters deeply to educators, leaders, and advocates: what happens when we all choose play, and how do we lead, protect, and sustain it in a time of increasing pressure and demands?

This topic is timely, relevant, and needed. Across early childhood settings, professionals are being asked to balance standards, expectations, documentation, and outcomes while still creating environments where children can explore, connect, imagine, and thrive. Protecting play is not optional. It is part of protecting healthy development, meaningful learning, and the heart of early childhood practice.

A National Stage for Juelie’s Work

Juelie Perry-Schwartz has spent decades supporting educators, schools, leaders, and families through keynote speaking, training, consulting, storytelling, and early childhood mentorship. Her work through Inspire to Impact continues to help professionals reconnect with meaningful practice, deeper learning, and the importance of play-based education.

Being accepted to present at the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference places Juelie’s message on a national stage and highlights the value of her voice in the early childhood community.

This presentation also reflects the important connection between NAEYC and the Florida Association for the Education of Young Children (FLAEYC), and the shared commitment to advancing high-quality early childhood education.

Looking Ahead to Washington, D.C.

We are thrilled to celebrate this exciting milestone with Juelie and all those who have been encouraged by her work over the years.

The 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference will bring together early childhood professionals from across the country, and Juelie’s session will contribute to an important and ongoing conversation about leadership, advocacy, and sustaining play in early learning environments.

This is a big moment, and a well-deserved one.

Learn More About Juelie Perry-Schwartz

If you are looking for an early childhood keynote speaker, trainer, consultant, or professional development leader, Juelie Perry-Schwartz brings decades of experience, practical wisdom, and a heartfelt commitment to helping educators and leaders make a lasting impact.